Home Energy Scotland Is here to help
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SPONSORED EDITORIAL:
We’re Home Energy Scotland, the Scottish Government's free energy advice service.
The cost-of-living crisis and the increase in energy prices is worrying for us all.
We can help with free, impartial advice on saving energy, keeping warm at home, renewable energy, cutting water waste and more.
- We’ve got lots of information on ways to save
- We can check your eligibility for special discounts from energy suppliers
- We can also help you get benefits and tax credit checks so you’re not missing out on additional income
Get In touch:
Email:adviceteam@sc.homeenergyscotland.org
Freephone: 0808 808 2282
Phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 8 am – 8 pm & Saturday 9 am – 5 pm. Quote "Clydesider Magazine" when you contact us.
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